Fairfield Woman Defies Odds with Liver-Directed Chemo

Fairfield Woman Defies Odds with Liver-Directed Chemo

“Unbeknownst to me, I was walking around with stage four colon cancer,” says Fairfield, Calif. resident Denise Hathcock. “My life expectancy was four years. I was told to travel and enjoy my family.” The news Hathcock received in February of 2020 was jarring. Even...
Vagus Nerve Stimulation Aims to Restore Post-Stroke Mobility

Vagus Nerve Stimulation Aims to Restore Post-Stroke Mobility

Sutter CPMC physical therapist Anne Castellano, left, uses a remote clicker to activate Kendall Patton’s vagus nerve stimulator, delivering targeted pulses that help his brain relearn motor skills as he practices repetitive movements like arm raises. A Sutter Health...
From Tech to Training: How Sutter Is Improving Stroke Care

From Tech to Training: How Sutter Is Improving Stroke Care

Life can change in an instant. When a stroke turns a normal day into a health emergency needing immediate and specialized care, every second counts to help prevent lifelong disability and even death. With 17 Joint Commission-certified stroke centers in Northern...